Thatcham, United Kingdom
Downe House
Fees from the school website, checked 21 October 2026
€41,490 – €75,246a year, tuition
School website ↗Fees
Academic year 2026/27. Amounts as published by the school, in GBP.
| Stage | Fee as published | A year | A year in euros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day pupil | £11,621 a term | £34,863 | €41,490 |
| Boarder | £21,076 a term | £63,228 | €75,246 |
| Flexi boarder | £17,625 a term | £52,875 | €62,925 |
Per term, 2026/27, inclusive of VAT. Flexi boarding: four nights included. Refundable acceptance deposit GBP 2,000-10,000 depending on status.
One-off fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (day) | £240 |
| Registration fee (boarding/flexi) | £395 |
Annual extras
| Item | A year |
|---|---|
| Overnight accommodation (per night) | £116 |
Real annual cost (model)
- Tuition£52,875
- Overnight accommodation (per night)£116
- Registration fee (day) (one-off, spread over 7 years)£34
- Registration fee (boarding/flexi) (one-off, spread over 7 years)£56
- Total a year£53,082
Calculated by Scholaria from the school's published fees for the oldest year group; not a figure from the school. How we calculate
Source: downehouse.net · checked 21 October 2026
At a glance
- Type
- Fully private
- Ages
- 11–18
- Stages
- Lower secondary · Upper secondary
- Students
- Girls only
- Number of pupils
- 535
- Boarding
- Yes
- Religion
- Anglican
- Official ID
- 110123
Academic profile
- Curriculum
- National curriculum
- Final exams
- GCSE, A-Level
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection
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